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17 /03 /2015

Computer - Assisted Language Learning ( IDE 310 )

 Eda YALINAYAKLI- 11285025 

 Week 1 / Topic   /   

What does mean CALL ?

 Computer – Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is an approach to language teaching and learning in which computer technology is used as 

-    an aid to the presentation,

-    reinforcement 

-    assessment of material to be learned.

CALL may be defined as the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning.

   History of CALL

   CALL can be categorized  into 3 main phases:

                 1) Behavioristic CALL (1960s- 1970s )

View of Language: Structural 

English Teaching Paradigm: Grammar-Translation & Audio-lingual

Principal Use of Computers: Drill and Practice

Principal Objective: Accuracy

                 2)Communicative CALL (1980s-1990s )

View of Language: Cognitive 

English Teaching Paradigm: Communicative Language Teaching

Principal Use of Computers: Communicative Exercises

Principal Objective: Fluency

                3)Integrative  CALL (1990s- present )

View of Language: Sociocognitive 

English Teaching Paradigm: Content-based 

Principal Use of Computers: Authentic Discourse 

Principal Objective: Agency 

     Multimedia CALL creates  a more authentic learning environment using different media.

    

      CALL  Programs

   

  CALL-specific software: applications designed to develop and facilitate language learning.

- Generic software: applications designed for general purposes ( e.g powerpoint,excel ,word...)

- Web-based learning programs: online dictionaries, online encyclopedias,  blog, wiki, etc.

- Computer-mediated communication  programs: synchronous - online chat; asynchronous - email, discussion forum, message board.

EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS 

 Dyned 

    -allows users to practice their skills in four skills.

     -provides in a multimedia format users can practice speaking and reinforce their grammar skills.

 Ozdic

      -provides service  an online collacation dictionary

Lextutor

        -  is search tool that we will use to find out how English speakers use specific words. 

         - is a large and rather complex tool that is very powerful once you understand how to use it. 

          -  allows to research some differences and similarities in preposition use. 

                     

LET'S EXPLAIN  SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS WITH THE EXAMPLES 

Synchronous 

When I call you on the phone, I dial your number and WAIT until you pick up. Then you say something, and in the very same moment I listen to you. When you finished, I send you data (talk to you) and in the same moment you receive them (listen to me). At the end of our communication one of us says "END OF TRANSMISSION" (Good Bye), the other says "Acknoledged" (Good Bye) and then both ring off.

Asynchronous

I write you a letter. I put it to the postoffice, and it will be sent to you. I the meantime I do NOT WAIT. I do many different other things. Then you receive the letter. You read it while I still do many different other things. Then you write me an answer and send it to me. In all those things I am not involved. At the next day I get a (synchronous) message (a signal) from the system (postman). It (he) says: "Here is a message for you". Alternatively I could poll my inbox every five minutes to check if a new letter is there. Then I pause my other work, receive your letter and read your answer. Then I do something according to this answer. But this are things you will not notice, because you are not involved in what I do with your asynchronous answer.

18 /03 / 2015



                Computer - Assisted Language Learning ( IDE 310 )

Eda YALINAYAKLI- 11285025 

 Week  2 / Topic   /   

           What are the roles of the computer in language learning and teaching ?

            We can use

-  computer as tutor for language drills or skill practice

- computer as a tool for writing, presenting, and researching

- computer as a medium of global communication

What are the benefits of computer in ESL classes ?

The computer provides 

•  multimodal practice with feedback
•  individualization in a large class
•  pair and small group work on projects, either collaboratively or competitively
•  the fun factor
•  variety in the resources available and learning styles used
•  exploratory learning with large amounts of language data
•  real-life skill-building in computer use

               What is WEB 1.0 and WEB 2.0 ? 

            Web 1.0 ( Traditional Web )

                Web 1.0 is a retronym referring to the first stage of the World Wide Web's evolution.

        User had more passive role receving information a and also it  included static pages instead of     dynamic HTML

              Web  2.0 may allow users to interact and collaborate with each other in a social                   media dialogue   as creators of user-generated content in a virtual community, in contrast to Web sites where   people     are limited to the passive viewing of content.

       Examples of Web 2.0 include social networking sites, blogs, wikis, folksonomies, video                      sharing sites, hosted services, Web applications, and mashups.

 What is ted.com ?
TED.com is a platform for watching, sharing, discussing and translating TED Talks .

 What are the differences between wiki and blog ?

Wiki

Wikis are collaborative tool.

It helps student exercise their class .

It allows students to create and develop critical thinking skills.

Students can learn actively.

Students can edit or comment.

They also can prompt feedback from peers.

Wikis are controlled by teachers.

Blog

Blog is more personal tool

It is an online journal.

It helps students learn anytime and anywhere

It provides creating an online portfolio of students.